Utilities to Flush the Water Distribution System, Beginning April 6
Posted on: Apr-02-2015
Fort Collins Utilities crews will begin flushing the water distribution system April 6, weather permitting, Monday through Friday, for approximately eight weeks. Flushing hours typically will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, on Monday, April 6, when flushing downtown, work will start at 5 a.m. in order for crews to be out of the area as quickly as possible.Crews will begin the flushing process on Mason Street and College Avenue and continue moving eastward to Northern Lights Drive (near Ziegler Road) with Willox Lane as the northern boundary and Rock Creek Drive (south of Harmony Road) as the southern boundary. Please be cautious of people working in the streets during this time and observe traffic diversions.
When flushing, fire hydrants are opened and water flows through at high speeds, cleaning the pipes and removing the sediments that can affect the water’s taste and color. Flushing is an essential preventative maintenance strategy for the water distribution system, helps maintain water quality and keeps our water fresh.
The flushing process doesn’t typically interrupt water service, although it can happen on occasion. A loss of water pressure is more common.
Sometimes the sudden rush of water can stir up sediments in the pipes and cause the water to become cloudy or discolored for a short time. These sediments are not harmful, though they may stain laundry. If you experience cloudy or discolored water, wait until the nearby flushing is completed, remove any aerators or filters from your faucet and run the COLD water until it clears. This water can be used on plants or landscaping.
For more information and a map of the flushing area, visit https://www.fcgov.com/hydrantflushing , email utilities@fcgov.com , call 970-221-6700 or TDD 970-224-6003.
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Dwight Dufloth, Water Utility Field Operations Superintendent
- 970.416.2165
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